Coconut Rum Balls

The flavor of these candies improves after 24 hours. They may be made ahead and stored in refrigerator. Roll in confectioners' sugar instead of coconut if you prefer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 47 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
• ¼ cup rum
• 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed very fine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers, 1 1/3 cup coconut and walnuts. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and rum; mix well. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Step 2

Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the remaining coconut. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.